AD 77-03-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Piper Aircraft Inc. | PA-31 | Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31 and PA-31-310 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Incorrectly affixed PA-31-310 Aircraft Data Plate may result in applicable Airworthiness Directives for PA-31 aircraft not being incorporated, leading to unaddressed safety issues.
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Required Actions
Inspect the Aircraft Data Plate on the lower fuselage below the main cabin door hinge to verify model designation. Replace PA-31-310 plates with correct PA-31 plates and ensure ADs 74-26-04, 75-09-10, 75-26-18, and 76-04-11 are complied with. Submit requests through an FAA inspector to adjust compliance time if needed.
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Compliance Time
within the next 30 days from the effective date of this AD unless previously accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Piper Models PA-31 and PA-31-310 with specific serial numbers: 31-7401201 through 31-7401268, 31-7512001 through 31-7512037, 31-7512039, 31-7512041, 31-7512042, 31-7512047, 31-7512048, 31-7512050, 31-7512051, 31-7512054 through 31-7512056, 31-7512058, 31-7512063, 31-7512067, 31-7512068, 31-7512070, 31-7512072, 31-7612001, 31-7612003, 31-7612006, 32-7612009, 31-7612011, 31-7612013, 31-7612019, 31-7612021, 31-7612022, 31-7612025 through 31-7612028, 31-7612030, 31-7612033 through 31-7612035, 31-7612040, 31-7612045, 31-7612047, 31-7612049, 31-7612051, 31-7612052, 31-7612055, 31-7612060, 31-7612061, 31-7612071, 31-7612075, 31-7612077, 31-7612078, 31-7612080, 31-7612084, 31-7612085, and 31-7612088.
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Federal Register Abstract
Aircraft Data Plate
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AD Final Rules - DRS_77-03-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 77-03-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31 and PA-31-310 Aircraft Subject: Aircraft Data Plate Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 02/07/1977 Effective Date: 02/09/1977 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-31 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 77-03-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2824 AD NUMBER: 77-03-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31 and PA-31-310 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 9, 1977. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 77-03-03 PIPER: Amendment 39-2824. Applies to Models PA-31 and PA-31-310 Serial Nos. 31-7401201 through 31-7401268, 31-7512001 through 31-7512037, 31-7512039, 31- 7512041, 31-7512042, 31-7512047, 31-7512048, 31-7512050, 31-7512051, 31-7512054 through 31-7512056, 31-7512058, 31-7512063, 31-7512067, 31-7512068, 31-7512070, 31-7512072, 31- 7612001, 31-7612003, 31-7612006, 32-7612009, 31-7612011, 31-7612013, 31-7612019, 31- 7612021, 31-7612022, 31-7612025 through 31-7612028, 31-7612030, 31-7612033 through 31-7612035, 31-7612040, 31-7612045, 31-7612047, 31-7612049, 31-7612051, 31-7612052, 31-7612055, 31-7612060, 31-7612061, 31-7612071, 31-7612075, 31-7612077, 31-7612078, 31-7612080, 31-7612084, 31-7612085, and 31-7612088 certificated in all categories. To preclude the possibility of Airworthiness Directives applicable to Piper Model PA-31 aircraft not being incorporated in aircraft which have affixed to them, in error, a model PA-31- 310 Aircraft Data Plate, accomplish the following within the next 30 days from the effective date of this AD unless previously accomplished. (a) Ascertain whether the Aircraft Data Plate located on the lower fuselage just below the forward hinge on the main cabin door is marked with a model designation of PA-31 or PA-31-310. If it is PA-31-310, remove and replace with a correct PA-31 Aircraft Data Plate and verify that Airworthiness Directives, Piper 74-26-04, 75-09-10, 75-26-18, and 76-04-11, applicable to model PA-31 aircraft, have been accomplished. If not, comply in accordance with the requirements of those Airworthiness Directives. (b) Upon request with substantiating data, submitted through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, the compliance time for this AD, including 74-26-04, 75-09-10, 75-26-18 and 76-04- 11 may be adjusted by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. (Piper Service Bulletin No. 529 pertains to this subject.) This amendment is effective February 9, 1977. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_77-03-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 77-03-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31 and PA-31-310 Aircraft Subject: Aircraft Data Plate Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: 02/07/1977 Effective Date: 02/09/1977 Make: Piper Aircraft Inc. Model: PA-31 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: AIR-700: Compliance & Airworthiness Division Office of Primary Responsibility: AIR-720: Operational Safety Branch CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 77-03-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2824 AD NUMBER: 77-03-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Piper Models PA-31 and PA-31-310 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 9, 1977. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 77-03-03 PIPER: Amendment 39-2824. Applies to Models PA-31 and PA-31-310 Serial Nos. 31-7401201 through 31-7401268, 31-7512001 through 31-7512037, 31-7512039, 31- 7512041, 31-7512042, 31-7512047, 31-7512048, 31-7512050, 31-7512051, 31-7512054 through 31-7512056, 31-7512058, 31-7512063, 31-7512067, 31-7512068, 31-7512070, 31-7512072, 31- 7612001, 31-7612003, 31-7612006, 32-7612009, 31-7612011, 31-7612013, 31-7612019, 31- 7612021, 31-7612022, 31-7612025 through 31-7612028, 31-7612030, 31-7612033 through 31-7612035, 31-7612040, 31-7612045, 31-7612047, 31-7612049, 31-7612051, 31-7612052, 31-7612055, 31-7612060, 31-7612061, 31-7612071, 31-7612075, 31-7612077, 31-7612078, 31-7612080, 31-7612084, 31-7612085, and 31-7612088 certificated in all categories. To preclude the possibility of Airworthiness Directives applicable to Piper Model PA-31 aircraft not being incorporated in aircraft which have affixed to them, in error, a model PA-31- 310 Aircraft Data Plate, accomplish the following within the next 30 days from the effective date of this AD unless previously accomplished. (a) Ascertain whether the Aircraft Data Plate located on the lower fuselage just below the forward hinge on the main cabin door is marked with a model designation of PA-31 or PA-31-310. If it is PA-31-310, remove and replace with a correct PA-31 Aircraft Data Plate and verify that Airworthiness Directives, Piper 74-26-04, 75-09-10, 75-26-18, and 76-04-11, applicable to model PA-31 aircraft, have been accomplished. If not, comply in accordance with the requirements of those Airworthiness Directives. (b) Upon request with substantiating data, submitted through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, the compliance time for this AD, including 74-26-04, 75-09-10, 75-26-18 and 76-04- 11 may be adjusted by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region. (Piper Service Bulletin No. 529 pertains to this subject.) This amendment is effective February 9, 1977. FOOTER:
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